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Rhododendron

Rhododendron ponticum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

French Rhododendron
German Pontische Alpenrose

Similar Species in Rhododendron

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Bog Labrador Tea
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Not Evaluated
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California rose bay
Rhododendron macrophyllum
Least Concern
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Canada Rhododendron
Rhododendron canadense
Not Evaluated
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flame azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
Least Concern
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Lapland Azalea
Rhododendron lapponicum
Least Concern
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron simsii
Not Evaluated
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marsh Labrador tea
Rhododendron tomentosum
Least Concern
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American Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
Not Evaluated
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Dicots
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Rhododendron
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rhododendron?
The scientific name of Rhododendron is Rhododendron ponticum. It belongs to the genus Rhododendron.
Where does Rhododendron live?
Rhododendron is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (12 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands.
What family does Rhododendron belong to?
Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) belongs to the genus Rhododendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
What kingdom does Rhododendron belong to?
Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Rhododendron?
The closest relatives of Rhododendron in the genus Rhododendron include American Rhododendron, Bog Labrador Tea, California rose bay, Canada Rhododendron, flame azalea.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Rhododendron — 18 Species

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American Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
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Bog Labrador Tea
Rhododendron groenlandicum
NE 🐾
California rose bay
Rhododendron macrophyllum
LC 🐾
Canada Rhododendron
Rhododendron canadense
NE 🐾
flame azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum
LC 🐾
Lapland Azalea
Rhododendron lapponicum
LC 🐾
Rhododendron
Rhododendron simsii
NE
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Rhododendron
Rhododendron ponticum
NE
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marsh Labrador tea
Rhododendron tomentosum
LC 🐾
May white azalea
Rhododendron eastmanii
LC 🐾
Pink-shell Azalea
Rhododendron vaseyi
LC 🐾
sweet azalea
Rhododendron arborescens
LC 🐾
Konor rhododendron
Rhododendron konori
LC 🐾
Hairy Alpenrose
Rhododendron hirsutum
LC 🐾
tree rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
LC 🐾
Yellow Azalea
Rhododendron luteum
NE 🐾
Alpine Rose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
LC 🐾
Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
NE
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